WHAT IS HAPPINESS? People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) ___________ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our (35) ________ and our happiness loses its shine. What’s more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) ____________ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we’ve bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (37) _______________we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. (38) ______________ the next time you’re tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you’ll be grateful.

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WHAT IS HAPPINESS? People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) ___________ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our (35) ________ and our happiness loses its shine. What’s more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) ____________ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we’ve bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (37) _______________we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. (38) ______________ the next time you’re tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you’ll be grateful. A. soar B. lift Correct answer C. climb D. increase

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Knowledge: Word combinations Explanation: Lift one’s spirit: increase spirit People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) lift our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Clearly, our genes play an important role in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can lift our spirits for a short time, it seems that the real key to happiness is experiencing life. Choose B.

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1. I sometimes think that all his supposed mistakes are made _______ purpose just to annoy me.
   
   

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   I sometimes think that all his supposed mistakes are made _______ purpose just to annoy me. A. in B. on Correct answer C. by D. with

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   Idioms: on purpose: intentionally Roughly translated: Sometimes I think he intentionally makes supposed mistakes just to annoy me. → Choose answer B

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2. The Covid-19 suspected cases ______ from their relatives and neighbors last year.
   
   

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   The Covid-19 suspected cases ______ from their relatives and neighbors last year. A. were isolating B. isolate C. were isolated Correct answer D. isolated

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   Passive voice: Passive sentence in QKD tense: was/were + V3/V-ed Roughly translated: Suspected Covid-19 cases were isolated from relatives and neighbors last year. → Choose answer C

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3. We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes.
   
   

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   We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes. A. approving B. approvingly C. approving D. approving Correct answer

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   Verb form: find it hard/easy/difficult etc (to do something): how to feel when doing something Roughly translated: We feel we can accept the proposed plan subject to conditions and changes certain. → Choose answer D

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4. Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks.
   
   

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   Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks. A. turning up B. playing up Correct answer C. setting up D. getting up

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   Phrasal verbs knowledge: – turn up: appear – play (somebody) up: cause pain, cause problems for someone – set up something: establish something – get up: wake up Temporarily translated: Mr. said his leg hurt again so he wouldn’t be able to walk for 8 weeks. → Choose answer B

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5. The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
   
   

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   The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer

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   Phrases (Collocations): make an effort (to do something): make an effort (to do something) Roughly translated: Local clubs are making efforts to attract more young people. → Choose answer D

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